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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and John Kirk discuss:
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The benefits of being both a handler and a trainer.
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Societal and departmental expectations of a canine unit in a large department.
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Creating good training files for handlers and canines.
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Utilizing all of your tools appropriately.
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Procedures, protocols, and manuals.
Key Takeaways:
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As a trainer, if your hand is off the leash for too long, it does make a difference and both the dog and your trainees will know it.
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It is equally as important for handlers and department heads to understand what a dog is capable of and what they are not capable of doing.
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As a trainer, you need to be able to speak with both the canine and the handler.
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Set up for real-world training, not just for certification training. Create challenging training that will prepare your dog for the street.
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Policing is changing, standards are becoming more stringent, and all of that needs to be communicated and supervised closely to ensure everyone stays safe.
"As a trainer, I need to focus on the dog, I need to focus on any improvement that the dog needs. When it comes to training a handler, our goal is to make sure that this handler has the confidence that he needs." — John Kirk
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Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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